Check the ADA Depot - I think they have some stuff with the various mods and how they sound.
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Originally posted by ulijdavid View PostI might have to check the Marshall TSL60's effects loop. I have a cable going from the output of the ADA into the return of the Marshall and the ADA does not do anything. I adjusted the output level of the ADA and the output level on the front of the Marshall that controls the FX mix and no ADA effect. I don't think there is a problem with the effects loop because it worked with an Alesis quadraverb. And the ADA works fine connected straight into the input of the Marshall. Are you as Confused as I am?I want to depart this world the same way I arrived; screaming and covered in someone else's blood
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I will check the return/send idea - the idea that it may not work unless both are used sounds like something the British would do. No offense to those on the other side of the pond, but I had an MGB a long time ago, and I don't believe the british and electrical wiring play well together!!!
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Problem solved. Thanks for everyones input. I hooked up the guitar straight to the return and the loop worked. I then connected the ADA to the return and nothing. Now I was pissed off and said screw it and pulled the plug from the return and put it back into the input of the Marshall. NOTHING!!! What the hell!! So, I pulled the plug out of the ADA and put it back in. SOUND. Pulled the plug out of the Marshall input and put it back into the return. I now have sound from the ADA and through the Marshall. With the ADA being so old and probably sitting in someones closet for years, I think there is some gunk built up on the output jack connections. I think when I replace the tube in the ADA I will clean up the input jacks. Once again, thanks to everyone. Now I have to figure out which setup sounds better.
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You might also have a prong in one of the jacks (barrel-style) that is bent. That's a fairly common problem as I understand from the 'Depot. Basically when the 1/4" plug tilts from gravity it bends up one of the prongs inside the jack, causing an intermittent connection. Pushing it back down with a pencil seems to be the common fix.
And the MP1 actually has 2 tubes, so you'll be replacing tubes, not just one. I think one's for the Compressor and the other is for the Distortion.I want to depart this world the same way I arrived; screaming and covered in someone else's blood
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Ok I'm in the same boat any tube recommendations - if it matters I like gobs of gain. I haven't cracked it open yet, but size wise I'm thinking 12ax7r ? Also is there anywhere local(in the US) to get the 3tm?Enjoying a rum and coke, just didn't have any coke...
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I've tried a few different brands of tubes in my Mp1, and so far the JJ 12ax7s have had the most gain. The GT 12ax7's a little harsher to me (the gold, haven't tried the silver) aren't to bad either. I have a pair of Tung Sols on order that will be going in next. I have heard they work well also.
As far as I know the only place to get the 3TM mod is from MarshallJMP.
But that's not in the US...Don
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Originally posted by Dogbone View PostI've tried a few different brands of tubes in my Mp1, and so far the JJ 12ax7s have had the most gain. The GT 12ax7's a little harsher to me (the gold, haven't tried the silver) aren't to bad either. I have a pair of Tung Sols on order that will be going in next. I have heard they work well also.
As far as I know the only place to get the 3TM mod is from MarshallJMP.
But that's not in the US...
Verdict..I personally hate JJ 12ax7s in both my Bogner and Marshall."Bill, Smoke a Bowl and Crank Van Halen I, Life is better when I do that"
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Originally posted by horns666 View PostI have the stock Sovtek 12ax7s in my Marshall JMP-1. When I discovered that Tung sols blew away the stock JJ preamp tubes in my Uber, I had to try them in the JMP-1. That unit is a pain in the ass to get into, but it was worth the discovery. The JJ's sound so weak and thin in the JMP-1 and Bogner. To my surprise, the Sovteks actually sound much better IMO. So I popped in two TS and they didn't sound that far removed from the Sovteks..just a tad more gain, output and warmth. I don't think most people would notice since I owned and played it for 13 years now. I want to order two more Tung Sols for the Marshall, just to have when the Sovteks actually do take a dump.
Verdict..I personally hate JJ 12ax7s in both my Bogner and Marshall.
The JJ's have to much gain for my taste, maybe that sounds crazy... I'm looking for a little less gain, and a little more warmth. Sounds like the Tung Sols may fit the billDon
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